Graham Cracker Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (Graham Cracker Crust)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (Graham Cracker Crust)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (Graham Cracker Crust)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Chocolate Filling)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Chocolate Filling)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (Chocolate Filling)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (Chocolate Filling)
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk (Chocolate Filling)
• 3 egg yolks (Chocolate Filling)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (Chocolate Filling)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (Chocolate Filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Chocolate Filling)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Whipped Cream Topping)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (Whipped Cream Topping)

Steps

1. Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together until evenly coated.
3. Graham Cracker Crust: Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Graham Cracker Crust: Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set. Remove and let cool completely.
5. Chocolate Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
6. Chocolate Filling: Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth, then add the egg yolks and whisk to combine.
7. Chocolate Filling: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble — about 8-10 minutes. Once bubbling, cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
8. Chocolate Filling: Stir in the chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla until fully melted and the filling is smooth and glossy.
9. Whipped Cream Topping: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until soft to medium peaks form.
10. Whipped Cream Topping: Spread or pipe over the chilled pie and serve immediately.